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Post by tootall on Feb 19, 2010 9:16:57 GMT -6
The construction on the full scale version of the French Chau Chat machine gun has begun. Actually I am building two of them.
As for the basic airsoft guts I am still looking into a good source.
I was planning on using the AGM M14, but with the problems with the selector switch have me reconsidering it. Not wanting to increase the price of the gun I may have to in order to get a good usable base. CYMA is another choice.
So far it has been an easy start as the barrel assembly is all PVC.
Photos will be forth coming!
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Post by Old Bill on Feb 19, 2010 12:31:34 GMT -6
Hey, sounds like a plan. Last week I was contemplating building a Chauchat around a crapped out MP5 I've got in the garage. I haven't progressed beyond daydreaming and looking for Chauchat pics.
Of course, to make it realistic you should put in a counter that stops the gun randomly and requires the operator to push a "Clear Jam" button before it works again. ;D
Actually, from what I've read, the Chauchat's reputation is worse than it deserved, but I'm partial to underdogs.
Good luck on the projecgt and keep us posted.
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Post by tootall on Feb 20, 2010 7:33:27 GMT -6
Most diffinetly! I got alot of the photos off the internet. But the most useful ones are the ones I took myself at the museum.
Plus I got the chance to hold and play with the real thing.
I make all my own drawings from the measurements I take.
Looks like I will have to go back to the First Div. Museum in Wheaton, IL. because I need my play time fix.
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Post by Oberst18 on Mar 4, 2010 20:20:58 GMT -6
any news on the chaut barry?
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Post by sgttom on Mar 6, 2010 20:46:29 GMT -6
Hey sounds nice can't wait to see pictures. From what I've heard the CYMA M14 is the best of the clones.
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Post by tootall on Mar 7, 2010 7:10:50 GMT -6
Have to agree with Ryan, CYMA is the best.
The Chat's are being painted as the temps around here have warmed up nicely. With that I will be taking photos of not only the Chat's but our WWII site. I think it's going to get a new name, Soggy Bottom Sound!
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Post by pvtcollins on Apr 3, 2010 23:34:21 GMT -6
Did you ever get the pictures of the Chats?
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Post by tootall on Apr 4, 2010 7:31:11 GMT -6
Still have to go out and get a OTU camera. I have been working on the magazines. Plus the putty on some parts is setting up to be sanded. It took me awhile to find the material for the bipod and do some engineering. Love the part in the DVD "Lost Battalion" where the two NY Yanks are talking about the Chat.
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Post by tootall on Apr 17, 2010 6:27:42 GMT -6
The Chats are done! I got the chance to take some photos and they are being developed.
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Post by tootall on Apr 27, 2010 12:24:12 GMT -6
Here is the photos of French issue and the US issue Attachments:
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 27, 2010 18:23:17 GMT -6
Very cool man! I can't wait to get in the trenches and, be shot at with those ;D.
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Post by Oberst18 on Apr 27, 2010 20:35:55 GMT -6
or shoot people holding those!
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Post by tootall on Apr 29, 2010 7:00:21 GMT -6
Well at least I will be more moblie, they are far lighter than the originals. But you guys like moving targets! You know the French called us those American Cowboys. We shoot from the hip and can knock out a fly's eye at a mile. Your going to need that maxium!
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Post by kat1918 on Apr 29, 2010 12:34:04 GMT -6
Your going to need that maxium! Going to need more than one it looks like. Hope we need 'em soon!! Great job they look awesome. |
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Post by inymipe on May 22, 2019 22:36:24 GMT -6
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